BergenMeisters Toastmasters Club

09/26/2024

Last week I participated in IMPACT Day and delivered 500 animal themed backpacks filled with fun activity kits to CHOC.

I also helped decorate first homes for former foster youth with 300 floral bouquets, 275 pictures for kids rooms, 200 framed art pieces, 25 bookshelves, and 300 stuffed animals.

As a group, we . . .

• Helped brighten the day of 375 seniors in our community with button bouquets.
• Provided the unhoused with 2,000 hygiene kits, 1,000 snack packs and 1,000 filled duffel bags.
• Created 1,500 fun packs for kids in children’s hospitals.
• Assembled 60 trikes and bikes for kids.
• Donated more than 1,300 children’s books!

07/18/2024

This week we enjoyed celebrating BergenMeisters 35th Year Anniversary and Toastmasters 100th Year Anniversary. In attendance were current and former members, as well as some guests. It was a fun time for all!

07/05/2024

BergenMeisters Toastmasters Club is currently celebrating its 35th Anniversary! We thank all the current and former members of this amazing club! We celebrate with you! A special thank you to Michael Varma who has been a member since 2004. Thank you for your ongoing support!

03/13/2024

BergenMeisters!
Sharpen your presentation skills with those that support your development, are happy to see you succeed, and will happily accept that mistakes are part of the journey.
Enjoy Learning!

03/07/2024

https://youtu.be/v26CcifgEq4?si=LFYYbRKrs7pjCyfT

We all have inner-bullies / fears. I have them when it comes to public speaking. Take a moment to watch this for inspiration. Have fun!

2016 World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren Tay Wen Jie, District 80.Highlights of winning speech, titled “Outsmart; Outlast”.

02/21/2024

Sharing this Youtube video by Philip Wilkerson on enrolling and navigating in Pathways. He simplifies the process well. Please take a few minutes to watch...

Hey Toastmasters! In this video, I'll guide you through the process of enrolling in pathways and tracking your progress. I'll also share my ambitious goal of...

02/14/2024

Hello! Our small but mighty group just had a meeting yesterday. The theme was Valentine's Day of course! We had an amazing speaker, fun table topics, and most importantly, we supported and encouraged one another's growth. Focusing on every aspect of public speaking, off the cuff networking communication, presentation building, listening, timing, evaluating and so much more... all while having fun in a safe learning environment. BergenMeisters is a public virtual Toastmasters Club. We now meet every other Tuesday from10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Our next meeting will be held on 2/27/2024. Visitors are welcome to join us for a fun educational opportunity! If you'd like to join the Teams meeting, reach out to me at [email protected] for the meeting link. Hoping to hear from you soon!

09/14/2023

Hello! BergenMeisters is a public virtual Toastmasters Club. We now meet every other Tuesday from10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Our next meeting will be held on 9/26/2023. Visitors are welcome to join us for a fun educational opportunity! If you'd like to join the Teams meeting, reach out to me at [email protected] for the meeting link. Hoping to hear from you soon!

11/19/2022

Club member Michael Varma DTM is an expert panelist for Toastmasters International's webinar sharing talking tips with approx. 1,000 friends from around the world.

Even his cat Ginger makes a cameo. Lots of helpful hints to make your holidays fun and festive with lively talk.

It's time for a holiday communication prep! For office, community, and family events, let our panel of experts help you through small talk, awkward conversat...

07/07/2022

After two years of hibernation, due to precautions of covid, the City of Lake Forest emerged to celebrate its 31st hometown Fourth of July Parade with Michael Varma and Larissa Clark as parade announcers sharing this year’s theme of “The Parade is Back in Town.”

More than 70 parade float entries walked, biked, drove by and entertained the 2,000 residents that lined the streets of the one-mile-long parade route.

Participants included US Marine Corps 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company from Camp Pendleton, a 1902 American Steam Fire Engine pulled a couple of crown horses from Orange County’s California Fire Museum, and Hot Rods Unlimited which is one of Orange County’s friendly social car clubs.

And before the parade, Michael helped kick off the day by djaying the El Toro Charger’s 5K race. Feels great to play classic 4th of July songs with a strong driving beat for your running feet.